Summary
On arrival at his destination the pilot is reported to have overflown a house near the strip before entering a steep climb to an altitude of about 300 feet. The aircraft was then observed to enter a steep left turn and dive into the ground. The pilot received head injuries in the accident and had only limited recall of the events of the day. However, it appears likely that the aircraft was stalled during the steep turn and entered a spiral/spin from which the pilot was apparently unable to recover. This accident was not the subject of an on-site investigation.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198701463 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 05/12/1987 |
| Location | Bangholme (Melbourne Suburb) |
| Report release date | 15/03/1988 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Loss of control |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | Serious |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Scott Winton |
|---|---|
| Model | Sapphire |
| Registration | 25-0052 |
| Serial number | N/A |
| Operation type | Sports Aviation |
| Departure point | Bangholme VIC |
| Destination | Bangholme VIC |
| Damage | Destroyed |